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Welding Schools in Alaska

55 Wielding students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Welding is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Welding Majors in Alaska

Wielding majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 25
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 25
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 25
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 21
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 21
Associate Degree 9

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a wielding major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of wielding majors in Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 58.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 34.5%
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Jobs for Welding Grads in Alaska

510 people in the state and 424,270 in the nation are employed in jobs related to wielding.

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Wages for Welding Jobs in Alaska

Wielding grads earn an average of $67,330 in the state and $39,160 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Alaska that offer wielding degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
185 Total Students

The 9.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $42,891 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
2,070 Total Students

A typical student attending UAS will pay a net price of $10,292. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.83 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,782. 52% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
6,813 Total Students

In their early career, UAF grads earn an average salary of $35,456. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,510. The student loan default rate of 8.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Welding Careers in AK

Some of the careers wielding majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 5% $66,810

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